- Enrollment
- 1,758
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tucson, AZ
Amphitheater Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Amphitheater Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040068000020
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Amphitheater Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Arizona schools.
- #6 of 25
- middle schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 83.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Amphitheater Middle School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Amphitheater Middle School ranks #6 of 25 middle schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Amphitheater Unified District (4406) · Arizona
NCES ID 040068000020 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Amphitheater Middle School shrank from 564 students in 2022-23 to 531 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.6 → 35.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 040068000020 · Tucson, AZ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
432 enr · 11.4:1 · 83.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Canyon Del Oro High School (1,758 students)
Amphitheater Middle School shrank from 564 students in 2022-23 to 531 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 38.6 → 35.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Amphitheater Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canyon Del Oro
Canyon Del Oro High School
1,758 students
- Ironwood Ridge
Ironwood Ridge High School
1,539 students
- Amphitheater H
Amphitheater High School
996 students
- Lawrence W Cro
Lawrence W Cross Middle School
827 students
- Richard B Wils
Richard B Wilson Jr School
770 students
- This school 432
Amphitheater Middle School
432 students
What this shows Amphitheater Middle School reports 432 students on the CCD universe file.
How Amphitheater Middle School compares
Amphitheater Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 33% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.0% | ▲ 72% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 432 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
432
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 12% in Arizona - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$12,104
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 432 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
196
in-school suspensions + 225 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 45.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 97.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.0%
White 14.4%
African American 13.7%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.7%
Two or More 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Amphitheater Middle School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Amphitheater Unified District (4406) reports $12,104 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Amphitheater Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Del Oro High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ironwood Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amphitheater High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lawrence W Cross Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richard B Wilson Jr School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Amphitheater Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,539
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 996
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar middle schools in Tucson
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~432 students)
Frequently asked questions about Amphitheater Middle School
How many students attend Amphitheater Middle School?
Amphitheater Middle School has 432 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 564 (2022-23) → 531 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amphitheater Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Amphitheater Middle School is 11.4:1, which is 33% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Amphitheater Middle School?
83.0% of students at Amphitheater Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Amphitheater Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Amphitheater Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 60.0% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Amphitheater Middle School?
Amphitheater Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Amphitheater Middle School rank among middle schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Amphitheater Middle School ranks #6 of 25 middle schools in Tucson, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Tucson on the city page.
What other schools are in Amphitheater Unified District (4406)?
Besides Amphitheater Middle School, Amphitheater Unified District (4406) also operates Canyon Del Oro High School (1,758 students), Ironwood Ridge High School (1,539 students), and Amphitheater High School (996 students). See the Amphitheater Unified District (4406) district page for the complete list.